NAIJ.com gathered that Senator Dino Melaye narrowly escaped without injuries after he was allegedly attacked by irate youths in Kogi state.
According to reports, Senator Dino who represents Kogi West senatorial district at the national assembly was pelted with stones by youths who couldn't stand his presence.
The controversial senator had gone to the Kabba day 2017 celebrations where he posed for photos with his supporters and made a speech before he was attacked.
Punch reports that the senator who also donated the sum of N3million at the venue, was attacked as he tried to leave in his Mercedes Benz G-Wagon.
Senator Dino Melaye was allegedly attacked by angry youths in Kogi state
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The situation was said to have been brought under control by security officials who opened tear gas canisters.
Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, was said to have boycotted the celebration upon hearing that Senator Dino was attacked by the crowd. He reportedly sent his own donation of N20million on behalf of the state.
Senator Dino Melaye addressing the crowd at the Kabba Day celebration before he was allegedly attacked
According to reports, one of the attackers was eventually caught and whisked away in a prison van.
This attack is coming barely seven months after an assassination attempt was allegedly made on Senator Dino at his residence in Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu local government area of Kogi state.
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Source: Naija.ng
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